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>> there is a standard that we apply in the department of defense. i am not sure it is public, unfortunately. we, lawyers in particular, want to think about these things in litigation and law enforcement terms because we are used to experience with dealing with evidence admissible in a court, and terms like prove beyond a reasonable doubt, preponderant of the evidence. what you are dealing with an armed conflict in counter- terrorism is intelligent, very often, not evidence. i always bristled when, in those contexts, you want to talk about evidence. it is not evidence. evidence is something a judge admits into proper seating because it leads to a certain threshold appropriate for courtroom. what we are doing is assessing intelligence, and we want the intelligence to be reliable, dependable, and we want to be pretty darn sure that you are acting on the appropriate level of intelligence before you make a decision. because there are lots of things that in the intelligence realm, one is allowed to consider that you don't consider in court, and very often
>> there is a standard that we apply in the department of defense. i am not sure it is public, unfortunately. we, lawyers in particular, want to think about these things in litigation and law enforcement terms because we are used to experience with dealing with evidence admissible in a court, and terms like prove beyond a reasonable doubt, preponderant of the evidence. what you are dealing with an armed conflict in counter- terrorism is intelligent, very often, not evidence. i always...
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it is defense for them. at the same time, israel feels that there might be certain defensive measures. we asked them -- they are not out to doing any sort of border zone like they did in lebanon. i think the discussion on syria, some believe the country is disintegrating, some believe the regime is unraveling. i do not see a policy consensus. i do not know if it will be a sweeping discussion about syria, but maybe more limited. on egypt, i felt more optimism than i have in previous trips. before they were worried that egypt would cancel the peace treaty. now they believe there is such chronic instability that they've got a lot of other things cooking and that this is not what they're looking for. some would point to egyptian progress in going after rockets after november. some will point to the flooding of certain hamas tunnels. even palestinian security people will say, they did not flood the tunnels that hamas uses strategically from sinai. i found more optimism there than i thought. on the palestinian iss
it is defense for them. at the same time, israel feels that there might be certain defensive measures. we asked them -- they are not out to doing any sort of border zone like they did in lebanon. i think the discussion on syria, some believe the country is disintegrating, some believe the regime is unraveling. i do not see a policy consensus. i do not know if it will be a sweeping discussion about syria, but maybe more limited. on egypt, i felt more optimism than i have in previous trips....
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then, the defense of marriage act, the defense -- the law defining america's between one man and one woman. the court is releasing the same day audio of each of these cases when they are over. we will have coverage beginning tuesday at 1:00 eastern. the oral argument will be air each of those nights on c-span. >> tonight, "first lady's clothes could called a bigamist and adulterer, rachel jackson dies of an apparent heart attack before andrew jackson takes office. his knees becomes the white house hostess but is later dismissed as fallout from the scandal. in the next administration, --elica than a year and is we will include your questions and comments by phone, facebook and twitter tonight on c-span and c-span3, also on c-span radio and at c-span.org. >> 40 years after the start of the arab-israeli war, newly declassified documents have been released related to intelligence covering the conflict. the richard nixon presidential library in the cia historical collections division hosted a conference examining the information and looking at the note -- the role of intelligence in the 1
then, the defense of marriage act, the defense -- the law defining america's between one man and one woman. the court is releasing the same day audio of each of these cases when they are over. we will have coverage beginning tuesday at 1:00 eastern. the oral argument will be air each of those nights on c-span. >> tonight, "first lady's clothes could called a bigamist and adulterer, rachel jackson dies of an apparent heart attack before andrew jackson takes office. his knees becomes...
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they will not argue in defense of d.o.m.a. we will bring you the recordings when they are released by the court starting at 1:00 p.m. eastern here on c- span. >> the supreme court hears arguments in the hollingsworth v perry case challenging the constitutionality of california's same-sex marriage ban. ont, legal experts debate the issue. from the george washington university law school, this is 90 minutes. >> you have a program that describes their history. they have filed briefs in the case pending. was the victorious counsel and warrants against texas. to my right is willing -- ed w eiland and activist in the reagan administration and works -- >> bush. >> excuse me. an amicusso founiled brief on the case. the first case i will talk about is the one that will be argued tomorrow. it is called hollingsworth against perry. it began with the california supreme court ruling that as a matter of california state lot of laws banning same-sex marriages were unconstitutional with the california constitution. immediate become a process
they will not argue in defense of d.o.m.a. we will bring you the recordings when they are released by the court starting at 1:00 p.m. eastern here on c- span. >> the supreme court hears arguments in the hollingsworth v perry case challenging the constitutionality of california's same-sex marriage ban. ont, legal experts debate the issue. from the george washington university law school, this is 90 minutes. >> you have a program that describes their history. they have filed briefs in...
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defense and foreign policy. later a discussion on expanding coverage under the health care law for the lgbt community. >> president obama is set to arrive in israel on wednesday, followed by a was -- a visit to the west bank and a final stop in jordan, during his first overseas trip in his second term. two former middle east advisers discussed theouse president's trip. from the washington institute, this is 90 minutes. >> good afternoon. and welcome to the washington institute. i am the director of the institute. i'm very happy to welcome all of you today. just at the outside, if i could remind you, cell phone off please. not just on a vibrate. this event is being live streamed for our thousands of fans around the world. the event is being broadcast by c-span. -- say ng you can say can and will be used against you. we are gathered here today because president obama is off for the inaugural overseas visit of his second term. east,going to the middle israel, to the west bank, and to jordan. his itinerary is very d
defense and foreign policy. later a discussion on expanding coverage under the health care law for the lgbt community. >> president obama is set to arrive in israel on wednesday, followed by a was -- a visit to the west bank and a final stop in jordan, during his first overseas trip in his second term. two former middle east advisers discussed theouse president's trip. from the washington institute, this is 90 minutes. >> good afternoon. and welcome to the washington institute. i am...
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i know, afghans embraced concept of layered defense in depth. planning for it now and over time as those forces m.s.v., mobile strike force vehicles, as they come online, as afghans layer their defenses, i have more confidence that they will be able to control the security situation in the east as time goes on. it's a tough question. there's not one that -- that can be rendered in an easy answer. it will be the challenge. in the east will ultimately be the challenge. prom imty to the pakistani border. nature of the sanctuaries and safe havens of pakistan where they are pressured or disrupted over time. all of those issues over time will affect the security situation in the east. in the meantime if a security situation with respect to the federal administrative traveler doesn't substantially turn in favor of the long-term outcome in afghanistan. in other words, if they are not pressured, and there is not some form of reconciliation partial or full, i believe over the long term the layer defense in depth offers us the greatest potential to dominat
i know, afghans embraced concept of layered defense in depth. planning for it now and over time as those forces m.s.v., mobile strike force vehicles, as they come online, as afghans layer their defenses, i have more confidence that they will be able to control the security situation in the east as time goes on. it's a tough question. there's not one that -- that can be rendered in an easy answer. it will be the challenge. in the east will ultimately be the challenge. prom imty to the pakistani...
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remember reagan's three pillars of conservatism -- free enterprise, strong national defense, and per-family social policies. we must not cede these principles to president obama on one hand, or the republican establishment on the other. the fight is in our hands. let's unite for the cause of liberty and freedom. thank you very much. >> former florida gov. jeb bush was the speaker friday night. he talked about the future of the republican party. he is also co-author of the book " the immigration wars." this is about 20 minutes. [applause] >> thank you. thank you very much. thank you for that kind introduction. let us close the bar off. that is the best introduction i've heard in a long while i hope you have heard it. friend,o thank my old al for his selfless dedication to the american conservative the union and to the conservative cause. pleasure to be here tonight honoring one of america's greatest presidents, ronald reagan. i would like to begin by expressing my deepest appreciation for the kind of thoughts and prayers for my dad. he got out of the hospital about six weeks ago and as he so
remember reagan's three pillars of conservatism -- free enterprise, strong national defense, and per-family social policies. we must not cede these principles to president obama on one hand, or the republican establishment on the other. the fight is in our hands. let's unite for the cause of liberty and freedom. thank you very much. >> former florida gov. jeb bush was the speaker friday night. he talked about the future of the republican party. he is also co-author of the book " the...
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he was passionate in his professional and personal pursuits in defense of each of them. because he wasn't because he did, he made a truly magnificent contribution to public affairs here in the united states under the legal system in america. that is why i am very pleased to marianna company of and eileen. would say you have epitomized the characteristics of your diet in speaking out and stand up for the underprivileged, for those who are isolated, and the cause of freedom and liberty and justice, and you have proven to be a uniquely great friend of our country and a wonderful at took for our country's cause in the united states. a a pride in irishman, as --ud european, and as a which in gaelic is chief or democracy and drives everything i have to do, the mandate of democracy given that leadership level comes sell them in a lifetime of people, and when it comes, it has to be grasped in both hands in their interests and their country boss interest. i understand what so many years in politics that the democratic system is a politician and most powerful weapon that they poss
he was passionate in his professional and personal pursuits in defense of each of them. because he wasn't because he did, he made a truly magnificent contribution to public affairs here in the united states under the legal system in america. that is why i am very pleased to marianna company of and eileen. would say you have epitomized the characteristics of your diet in speaking out and stand up for the underprivileged, for those who are isolated, and the cause of freedom and liberty and...
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there are petitions signed by egyptians asking the minister of defense to intervene and remove morsi. others are calling for early presidential elections. even though mr. morsi's reign has been disastrous in many ways, it would be a terrible precedent for him not to continue his four years. the question of the boycotts will be revisited. even though the 14 demands of the national salvation front are excessive in many ways, many of the parties will participate. >> how does the u.s. solve all of this or deal with it? >> i never answered your previous question. the constitution that was passed in december is vague in many disrespects. -- in many respects. it is troubling in many respects. where the country is going to go is going to depend on legislation that is going to be passed by this next parliament, especially if it were to serve out its full term. there is a lot at stake. what about the united states? to what extent can the u.s. influence and should it try to do so? clearly, the united states trying to do that in a clumsy way could easily backfire. but i do think the united states
there are petitions signed by egyptians asking the minister of defense to intervene and remove morsi. others are calling for early presidential elections. even though mr. morsi's reign has been disastrous in many ways, it would be a terrible precedent for him not to continue his four years. the question of the boycotts will be revisited. even though the 14 demands of the national salvation front are excessive in many ways, many of the parties will participate. >> how does the u.s. solve...
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where lawmakers defensive about this, did they freely talk about this with you? guest: it varies. some did not call me back and id not want to discuss it at all, but everyone who did call e back defended it and said -- in one case, in the case of buck mckeon, the spokeswoman aid it is fine because his wife is not earning a commission. she is not getting a cut of this. it is not as if she earns more if he raises more money. she is just being paid for her services. host: here is a story from "usa today" -- it is by our guest fredreka chouten and her co-author. ou can find this in a recent edition and on the website and -- website. boca, raton, florida. caller: i am questioning her ecause i saw one girl up there earning $135,000 twice in eight to below different campaigns, and i think that should be illegal -- in two different campaigns, and i think that should be illegal. here could be another person earning that money, or two people that split that herod hat is the matter -- split that. what is the matter with you people? are americans that stupid? host: ok, william taking issue wi
where lawmakers defensive about this, did they freely talk about this with you? guest: it varies. some did not call me back and id not want to discuss it at all, but everyone who did call e back defended it and said -- in one case, in the case of buck mckeon, the spokeswoman aid it is fine because his wife is not earning a commission. she is not getting a cut of this. it is not as if she earns more if he raises more money. she is just being paid for her services. host: here is a story from...